United Way Northwest Indiana

Recognizing not all families have the means to celebrate birthdays, high school students from the United Way of Porter County Power of Youth council made and delivered “Birthday Bags” to benefit the children of Walt's Place, a Hilltop...

For the fifth year, United Way of Porter County is offering free state and federal income tax preparation starting Monday, January 26 through its VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. The program will run through Monday, April 13....

You have until 11:59 pm on December 31st to receive your 2014 tax deduction. As you know, making a financial contribution to a nonprofit organization can have a positive impact on your taxes while simultaneously improving the quality of life in...

This year, we encourage you to donate to United Way of Porter County's Power of Youth initiative! The Power of Youth council consists of students from every Porter County high school who exhibit a passion for community through service and leadership....

FamilyWize Community Service Partnership and United Way of Porter County are dedicated to building strong communities through better health. FamilyWize has been selected to help distribute 1,000 free flu shot vouchers provided by Walgreens. The...

For the past few months, the United Way Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has been collecting handmade items to donate to local nonprofit agencies through its new Crafting for Love program. Various hand-crafted items, such as scarves,...

#GivingTuesday inspires personal philanthropy and encourages bigger, better and smarter charitable giving during the holiday season. Show that the world truly gives as good as it gets. The third annual #GivingTuesday will take place on December 2,...

For the fifth year, United Way of Porter County will be hosting the United Way Regional Volunteer Center’s VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. Informational meetings for VITA volunteers will be held on Monday, Nov. 10 at 8am, 10am, 1pm,...

On Monday, November 3 from 4:30-6 p.m. at Gelsosomo’s in Chesterton, Congressman Pete Visclosky will attend the United Way Canstruction Wrap-up Celebration. The event is being held to thank Canstruction participants and to present them with...

United Way of Porter County (UWPC) is hosting its 5th annual Valparaiso Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 9, with all race proceeds going to UWPC’s Power of Youth Council. The student-led program holds fundraisers that benefit community youth self...